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COVID-19: Behind the numbers in Ohio

In nearly five months, a pandemic has reshaped our world. Data show the journey we have traveled.

Brian Dugger

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Published: 5:18 PM EDT August 4, 2020
Updated: 10:52 AM EDT August 5, 2020

On March 9, Ohio declared a state of emergency after announcing its first three COVID-19 cases.

In nearly five months, the state has now reported 95,106 cases (90,041 confirmed) and 3,570 deaths (3,301 confirmed).

As the pandemic has worn on, WTOL has gained additional access to state data - sometimes voluntarily, sometimes through public records requests.

It has been my goal - and also WTOL's - to present "Facts, Not Fear." Sometimes, however, it has been hard not to have a little fear when presented with the facts.

But here is a look - through the numbers - at where we have been and where we are currently.

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